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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 208.92 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 208.92 and 104.77 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 208.92 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/208.92 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 208.92 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 21,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,888.55/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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